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Victorian Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest
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Victorian Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest

19th century
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For sale is a good quality Victorian teak campaign secretaire chest, the top drawer with a fall front opening to a fitted interior, above three further drawers below, each with inset brass handles. The chest splits in to two halves, is raised on bun feet, remaining in excellent condition.

Width: 106cm Depth: 50cm Height: 100cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
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FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Teak Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1095638
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S27-1011
Description
For sale is a good quality Victorian teak campaign secretaire chest, the top drawer with a fall front opening to a fitted interior, above three further drawers below, each with inset brass handles. The chest splits in to two halves, is raised on bun feet, remaining in excellent condition.

Width: 106cm Depth: 50cm Height: 100cm

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Teak Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1095638
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S27-1011
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A Victorian two-part teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner mounts, flush handles, side brass carry handles, and turned feet.
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Archive I A Victorian two-part teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner mounts, flush handles, side brass carry handles, and turned feet.

Victorian Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest

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A Victorian two-part teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner mounts, flush handles, side brass carry handles, and turned feet.
Victorian Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest
Ref: SA1095638
A Victorian two-part teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner mounts, flush handles, side brass carry handles, and turned feet.
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A Victorian campaign chest is modular furniture designed for British military officers to transport efficiently while deployed abroad. Typically constructed in two separate sections, these chests incorporate flush brass fittings, corner mounts, and recessed handles to prevent damage during transit.

Teak, mahogany, and camphor wood were predominantly selected due to their natural resistance to humidity, warping, and insect damage in varied climates. Construction relied on dovetail joinery, solid brass corner strapwork, and recessed hardware.

Authentic examples feature a two-part split construction with heavy brass protective corner brackets, side carrying handles, and flush recessed drawer pulls. Secretarial versions feature a drop-front upper drawer revealing an interior writing surface and small fitted drawers.

A campaign chest serves as a functional focal point in an entryway, living room, or study. Pairing the warm wood tones and brass hardware with modern lighting, neutral linen textiles, or contemporary artwork creates an effective design contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain to maintain moisture. Keep the chest away from direct radiators or sunlight, and clean the brass fittings with a soft cloth rather than abrasive chemical polishes.
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